SPSL roundup: Kentwood clinches at least a title share

KENT — After a rough start last night, Kentwood High School's football team cruised to a 49-12 victory over Kentlake at French Field to give the Conquerors at least a share of the South Puget Sound League North Division crown.

The Falcons recovered a Conquerors fumble on the opening kickoff and capitalized with a Malachy Obot 4-yard touchdown run for a 6-0 lead.

But Kentwood (7-2 overall, 7-1 league) scored three consecutive TDs — on two runs by Andrew Stephenson and one from Derek Hartwigsen — to take control.

Kentlake (1-8, 1-7) answered with another Obot TD run — this time from 50 yards — to get the Falcons close, but Hartwigsen scored on a 6-yard burst to put Kentwood up 28-12 at halftime.

Hartwigsen, Sean Jones and Kevin Warner completed Kentwood's scoring in the second half.

Kentwood was tied with Auburn and Tahoma atop the North Division heading into last night. The Trojans and Bears can each finish tied with the Conquerors with a win tonight.

Other games

Mount Rainier 27, Renton 14

At Renton Stadium, the Rams (5-4, 5-2) clinched the No. 3 Seamount League King Division playoff berth and will face Lakes, the Pierce Division's No. 1 seed, in the league playoffs next week. Renton finished its season 3-5, 3-4.

Federal Way 26, Decatur 14

At Federal Way Stadium, Victor Williams rushed for two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Eagles (6-3) over the Gators (1-8) in an SPSL South Division game. Williams finished with 261 yards on 21 carries. He had 391 yards on the ground last week in the Eagles' victory over Bethel.

Timberline 16, White River 6

At South Sound Stadium in Lacey, ninth-ranked Timberline of Lacey beat the Hornets (6-3) in a nonleague game. Mike Jones was 10-of-12 passing for 182 yards and a TD for Timberline (8-1).

Graham-Kapowsin 24, Auburn Mountainview 14

At Auburn Memorial Stadium, Austin Burton had 166 yards and a TD to lead the Eagles (7-2) over the Lions (0-8).